MCLEAN CREW CLUB
LEARN TO ROW
IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES & DATES
LEARN TO ROW SESSIONS
When:
High School Students:
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays
September 3 - October 6 2025
5:00pm -​​7:00pm
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Where:
Thompson Boat Center (TBC)
2900 Virginia Ave NW,
Washington DC 20037
Virtual if weather cancellation
The MCC Learn to Row (LTR) Camp is designed to teach the fundamentals of scholastic rowing. ​
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Fee:
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MANDATORY SWIM TEST
When:
Tuesday, September 2nd 2025
7:30pm
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Where:
Spring Hill Recreation Center
1239 Spring Hill Rd, McLean, VA 22102
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All rowers must pass a Swim Test to demonstrate their ability to swim 100 meters, tread water, and put on a life jacket while wearing a long-sleeve t-shirt and long pants. Swimmers should wear lightweight, synthetic exercise clothing, NOT thick, heavy cotton clothing.​
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LEARN TO ROW SESSIONS
When:
Middle School Students:
Tuesdays/Thursdays
September 16 - October 16 2025
5:00pm -​​6:30pm
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Where:
Thompson Boat Center (TBC)
2900 Virginia Ave NW,
Washington DC 20037
Virtual if weather cancellation
The MCC Learn to Row (LTR) Camp is designed to teach the fundamentals of scholastic rowing. ​
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Fee:
$250​​​​
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LEARN TO ROW 2025-26 REGISTRATION
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REQUIREMENTS
To participate in McLean Crew Club’s Learn-to-Row program you must complete each step of the six-step registration process, which includes passing a swim test, watching the US Rowing safety video, completing SafeSport training, and paying the fee.
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STUDENTS MAY NOT PARTCIPATE UNTIL ALL STEPS ARE COMPLETE.
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Please return to this page to click each of the buttons to complete the following steps.
US Rowing Safety Video
All rowers must watch this video to the 27:00 mark.
The rest of the video is unnecessary, as it pertains to coaches driving motor boats.